Toki

Description
From Matakitaki Pa, Waikato. Greywacke adze. Curves in near the butt for attaching to the haft. Roughly chipped at the poll end, possibly intentionaly for hafting. The butt end is flat. The sharpened edge/ blade is curved outward. There is some chipping on the edges and scratches on the surface.
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Description
From Matakitaki Pa, Waikato. Greywacke adze. Curves in near the butt for attaching to the haft. Roughly chipped at the poll end, possibly intentionaly for hafting. The butt end is flat. The sharpened edge/ blade is curved outward. There is some chipping on the edges and scratches on the surface.
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Subject categories
Māori culture
Department
Taonga Māori
ID number
2047

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